Signature Group, Nic Wood’s Scottish bar and restaurant collection are celebrating a bumper December. The Edinburgh based company, that currently owns 21 properties across Scotland, reported a 7% increase in like-for-like business in December after a year of expansion and development. Director of Sales and Marketing at Signature, Louise MacLean said investment in staff and … [Read more...]
Stonegate launches female mentoring programme opening doors from ‘bar to boardroom’
Stonegate Pub Company has launched a new female mentoring programme to further increase the representation of women in leadership roles across the business. When looking at the male/female split in job roles, the company found a number of areas where there appeared to be barriers to progression. Research was undertaken and some common issues seemed to be hindering progress, … [Read more...]
Morgenrot launches two new brews From vandeStreek
Manchester-based drinks importer Morgenrot has extended its acclaimed vandeStreek selection of low alcoholic brews from the Netherlands with the launch of a fresh and fruity sour beer called Fruit Machine. Available to the ON and OFF Trade in 33cl bottles in cases of 24, the new Fruit Machine is brewed with fresh raspberries and blueberries plus utilises Amarillo and Cascade … [Read more...]
Immersive pub and hotel experiences launched for 2020 at Brewhouse & Kitchen
Brewhouse & Kitchen has announced its plans to create a new concept, developing the experience arm of the business, brewtel, adding bedrooms to its pub estate. With plans to open 10 new bedrooms within the Worthing brewpub currently in development, and a further 17 in their already established Chester brewpub. The new year will see the 22 strong brewpub group look at adding … [Read more...]
Shortlist of UK’s best pubs & restaurants announced for Casual Dining Awards 2020
Week in week out, millions of loyal customers vote for their favourite casual dining brands with their wallets. Despite the headlines and the challenging market, scores of innovative restaurants, bars and pubs across the UK’s high streets are thriving – with their teams working tirelessly to deliver an all-round incredible casual dining experience. The Casual Dining Awards … [Read more...]